Cardiologist — Subclass 482 Pathway
Skills in Demand visa · 1-4 years (Specialist Skills, Core Skills, or Essential Skills stream)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $1,455 short-term / from $3,035 medium-term (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~1-4 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Cardiologist for migration purposes is handled by: MedBA.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Cardiologist × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Cardiologists (ANZSCO 253312) qualify for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, listed on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) for employer-sponsored temporary skilled migration. This employer-sponsored temporary visa enables Australian healthcare employers to engage skilled overseas cardiologists in diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and interventional procedures when suitably qualified Australians are unavailable. The visa is not points-tested but requires an approved employer sponsor and a valid occupation nomination. A skills assessment from the Medical Board of Australia (MedBA) with specialist cardiology recognition through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) is required before lodgement, confirming overseas qualifications and clinical training meet Australian standards. Labour market testing must demonstrate that the employer genuinely tried to recruit Australians first. Applicants must satisfy English proficiency requirements and standard health and character conditions. Application fees apply at lodgement; Skilling Australians Fund levy obligations may also apply to the employer. Holders may transition to permanent residence via the Subclass 186 once eligibility criteria are met. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 482. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Nominated by an approved Australian sponsor
- Position pays at least the relevant Core Skills Income Threshold
- At least one year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- Positive skills assessment if required for the occupation/passport combination
- Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Cardiologist
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Cardiologist
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.